County

Red Willow County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥10,887Population
💰$60,004Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$139,830Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 0.9%Other: 2.4%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.9%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma101 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,947 (27.5%)
Some College1,059 (14.9%)
Associates1,216 (17.2%)
Bachelors908 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree1,854 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College14.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,004 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$139,829 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units5,233
Vacant Units769

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Red Willow County, NE

Red Willow County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,887 residents. With a median age of 40.4, it is a middle-aged county.

Red Willow County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,003 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Red Willow County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $139,829 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $776. Homeownership rates are high at 73.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Red Willow County are primarily White (90.26%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Red Willow County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Red Willow County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69020 Bartley 764 $67,083 $88,900 $924 2.3% 30.0%
69026 Danbury 123 $33,750 $154,200 — 1.3% 16.5%
69034 Indianola 893 $56,696 $110,200 $639 0.0% 29.5%
69001 Mc Cook 9,059 $60,089 $147,300 $778 1.4% 41.1%

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